Technical Director, Transmission

AtkinsRealis Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work

Remote work opportunities outside of a

Performance driven discretionary bonus

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Australia Pty Ltd seeks a Technical Director, Transmission to lead engineering excellence and project outcomes for critical power infrastructure across Australia. Hybrid work and flexible location options on the East Coast support collaboration with Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane offices.

You will guide design teams, engage with clients, and shape business strategy while leveraging digital engineering and regulatory insights to drive growth in the energy transmission market.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering or an equivalent.
• Chartership – RPEQ, NER, CPEng (desirable).
• Proven experience in the design of transmission and distribution, with expertise in Transmission Lines.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical skills with the ability to develop and lead design teams and develop strong client relationships.
• Experience working in digital engineering environments and delivering to local technical standards and guidelines.
• Commercially minded, can understand the business needs of both AtkinsRéalis and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight across transmission line engineering projects, ensuring best-in-class design and delivery outcomes.
• Drive innovation in overhead line design, leveraging new technologies, digital engineering tools, and sustainable practices.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate across engineering, environmental, and construction functions.
• Engage with key clients and stakeholders, influencing project direction and strengthening long-term partnerships.
• Contribute to business strategy, identifying growth opportunities within the Australian energy and transmission market.
• Anticipate regulatory, technical, and market changes, developing forward-thinking solutions that position AtkinsRéalis as a leader in transmission infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Digital engineering tools

Transmission Lines design

Commercial awareness

Education

Electrical/Civil-Structural Engineering degree

Chartership (desirable)

Tools

Digital engineering tools

Job description

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRéalis’ Engineering & Design Practice is seeking an experienced and dynamic Technical Director, Transmission to join our growing Australian team. This is a key leadership role for a highly capable professional who can provide technical excellence in transmission line engineering while driving strong commercial and project outcomes. As part of our technical leadership team, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering critical power infrastructure that supports Australia’s net zero ambitions. You’ll be joining a collaborative and inclusive team where diverse perspectives are valued and empowered. We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow their careers while delivering impactful infrastructure solutions. The location of role is flexible across the East Coast of Australia, with hybrid-working supported and with potential offices including Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.

Your role

Provide technical leadership and oversight across transmission line engineering projects, ensuring best-in-class design and delivery outcomes. Drive innovation in overhead line design, leveraging new technologies, digital engineering tools, and sustainable practices. Lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate across engineering, environmental, and construction functions. Engage with key clients and stakeholders, influencing project direction and strengthening long-term partnerships. Contribute to business strategy, identifying growth opportunities within the Australian energy and transmission market. Anticipate regulatory, technical, and market changes, developing forward-thinking solutions that position AtkinsRéalis as a leader in transmission infrastructure.

About you

A degree in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering or an equivalent. Chartership – RPEQ, NER, CPEng (desirable). Proven experience in the design of transmission and distribution, with expertise in Transmission Lines. Excellent interpersonal and technical skills with the ability to develop and lead design teams and develop strong client relationships. Experience working in digital engineering environments and delivering to local technical standards and guidelines. Commercially minded, can understand the business needs of both AtkinsRéalis and clients.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

• Flexible and hybrid work solutions
• Remote work opportunities outside of country
• Performance driven discretionary bonus program
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. #LI‑AUS

Employee Details

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Company Capabilities

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and data. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.